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He points to a little point on the map circled with graphite.
“Trumbull had what we thought was a raider group squatting there with a group of captives. They had no markings or any Legion identifiers so we went in at night and killed most of the combatants while the rest fled into the dark. The captives didn’t speak English but we gave them some supplies and told them to follow the river here. Ortiz wanted to escort them back but the mission wasn’t done and I wanted to find the blockage.”
[I’m assuming Trumbull wasn’t the answer?]
Craig rubs his chin, further smearing his grime around.
“There was a dam there, but it was basically destroyed. Some of the wreckage was blocking the water, but it shouldn’t have been enough at normal water levels.”
You gesture for him to continue and he points at a point further down the river. A little speck on the map called <span class="mu-i">Grand Canyon Village</span>.
[That’s far in Legion land, Boone.]
“I know, but I had to know. Ortiz and I snuck in while the rest of the squad stayed behind to watch the vehicles. We found a new dam being built right on the river, with further expansion on farms all through the Tusayan Valley. Pretty fertile ground.”
[It sounds like it was a pretty successful mission then.]
Boone leans back from the map and crosses his arms.
“We had to pass by Trumbull on our way back to Vegas. The Legion was there in force and they found their slaves. Do you know the punishment for a failed escape?”
You nod. You unfortunately do know the punishment.
“Most of them were still alive on those fucking crosses. We put them out of their misery, but got caught in the process. We spent 72 hours straight in a running gunfight with Legion motorized patrols until they realized we were entering NVD territory and pulled off.”
You exhale slowly and tent your fingers over your face. You have a lot of sway with Caesar and with the favor you’re about to do for him…
[You completed your mission and you didn’t do anything I wouldn’t have. We know why the water level is so low and now I can handle it diplomatically. Return to your men and we will quickly move on from this.]
“I don’t want to take your forgiveness for granted, but the longer we work with the Legion the more we are enabling them. But thank you, Six.”
He salutes again and heads back out into the desert. You’re sure you’ll be hearing from the Legion consulate but if you can kill Vulpes, you should stay in Edward’s good graces.
